Pierre Indian Learning Center

Pierre Indian Learning Center serves 129 students in grades 1-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pierre Indian Learning Center's student population of 129 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pierre Indian Learning Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
≤5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pierre Indian Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pierre Indian Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Pierre Indian Learning Center?
129 students attend Pierre Indian Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pierre Indian Learning Center students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre Indian Learning Center?
Pierre Indian Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierre Indian Learning Center offer ?
Pierre Indian Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Pierre Indian Learning Center part of?
Pierre Indian Learning Center is part of Pierre Indian Learning Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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